IAIN Dowie has been confirmed as the new manager of Coventry City.He takes over from Micky Adams, who was sacked last month, after caretaker manager Adrian Heath parted company with the Coca-Cola Championship club yesterday.

IAIN Dowie has been confirmed as the new manager of Coventry City.

He takes over from Micky Adams, who was sacked last month, after caretaker manager Adrian Heath parted company with the Coca-Cola Championship club yesterday.

Dowie, 42, was to be officially unveiled at a press conference at 9am today.